C55/100
CITY OF TUPELO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 37,000 people · Mississippi
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
MS0410015
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF TUPELO
Is CITY OF TUPELO water safe to drink?
CITY OF TUPELO water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF TUPELO detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF TUPELO's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF TUPELO have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF TUPELO has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF TUPELO serve?
CITY OF TUPELO serves approximately 37,000 people, Mississippi. The system provides water to 1 community: Tupelo.
What type of water does CITY OF TUPELO provide?
CITY OF TUPELO sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MS0410015.
How does CITY OF TUPELO compare to other utilities in Mississippi?
CITY OF TUPELO scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Mississippi state page for a full comparison of water systems.